In a world where access to proper nutrition seems out of reach, initiatives aimed at improving household nutrition are needed. This is why the story of a local businessman who visited the Center for Entrepreneurial Food Producers in Indonesia to learn how to promote consumption of the Chaya plant is worth sharing.

The skatepark itself features a variety of concrete ramps, rails, and other obstacles designed to welcome skaters of various skill levels. The response to the skatepark has been overwhelmingly positive, with skaters of all ages and abilities coming out to enjoy the facility. It has quickly become a hub of activity, attracting both local and visiting skateboarders and helping to build a sense of community within the skateboarding scene.

In most business strategies, it’s all about beating the competition through better innovation, faster service, providing quality products for less, cornering the market within a region, or getting to the customer before others do. When creating a business strategy that also includes social impact in a resourced-deprived community, several of those above strategies are not so relevant.

The benefits of skateboarding has been well documented since skateboarding began in the 1940s. However, skateparks are not as prevalent in many other countries around the world including in Bosnia and Herzegovina. That’s why Maglaj decided it was the perfect solution to a local need. Beginning in late 2021, they began to put their dream into action and by the beginning of 2022 they already had local support.

With 45% of the population living in rural areas, the poverty gap between rural and urban living is large. The agricultural industry only accounts for 5% of the country’s economy. Farming in Kazakhstan has several hinderances such as 90% of their farm equipment is over 10 years old and needs to be replaced. Growing fruit trees is one option to utilize land without the need for large farming equipment.

Amina is one of these women. She uses her skills in crocheting to develop and produce crocheted stuffed animals to sell. Her excellent skills in creating high quality products allow for successful sales in the US market. Each stuffed animal she makes means more income for her family, food on their table, and purchasing other vital needs. In 2019, Amina's teenage son was diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away in 2020…